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Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Analysis

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Analysis

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book

New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward
Analysis

Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward

The U.S. and DPRK should focus on the Singapore joint statement as a basis for reengagement

Rewinding to the Singapore Summit to move U.S.-DPRK relations forward
Adrian AngAdrian Ang | Ho Shawn June 12, 2021
Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal
Analysis

Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal

The Korean Peninsula is now far further from the ‘peace and prosperity’ promised in 2018

Three years on, little for US and North Korea to build on from Singapore deal
James FretwellJames Fretwell June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Analysis

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Analysis

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules

NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 10, 2021
Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
Analysis

Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un

The DPRK may not return to negotiations so long as Kim feels he can project strength through adversity at home

Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
Sangsoo LeeSangsoo Lee June 10, 2021
China’s contradictory goals on the Korean Peninsula
Analysis

China’s contradictory goals on the Korean Peninsula

Beijing’s continued sponsorship of North Korea makes it hard to pull South Korea into its orbit

China’s contradictory goals on the Korean Peninsula
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna June 10, 2021
How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade
Analysis

How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade

Experts say the Mu Pho’s swapping of names, flags suggests sanctions evasion

How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung June 9, 2021
Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
Analysis

Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?

The evidence suggests he does not rule alone

Why do so many people believe Kim Jong Un holds absolute power?
Thomas SchäferThomas Schäfer June 8, 2021